Savage Ascension

Arena Cultivation, Book I

By: Atlas Kane

Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland, Hazel Cohen

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Survive the arena. Choose a Battle Bride. Master the lost art of cultivation.

They called me a savage, then threw me into the their cruel arena.
Instead of bleeding out on the sand like they hoped, I used the power of my gifted core to rise.

When I learned my enemies held a cure for the spreading plight of infertility, I knew why my gods had sent me.

I am Dagon Haldorson, hunter and Hearthman of the northern shores of Enea.
I will grow in strength, form alliances, and win the hearts of gorgeous battle brides.

And by uncovering the lost secrets of cultivation, we may go one step further.

Together, we might change the world.

(This book contains graphic violence, adult themes, and unconventional relationships.)

©2021 Atlas Kane (P)2021 Atlas Kane

Great 1st book. on to the next!!!

The beginning kind of reminded me of the movie "Gladiator" with Russel Crowe. MC's crew gets killed, he gets captured and forced to fight in an arena to the death. Its a good story, the mc is strong but flawed and awkward in some situations, making him relatable and cool to me. Narration/voice acting is good from both people.

A very enjoyable book

I found i loved this book, I feel the story was well thought out and the voice actors did a great job, I look forward to starting book 2.

ANOTHER GREAT BOOK BY ATLAS KANE

I Got hooked almost imminently. It's easy to like the MC and want to follow him through this book. There was suspense, surprise and laughs. it's hard not to give spoilers. If you liked the Last World Series you will love this one too. I can't wait to see what Dag can do next!

This one is worth the credit.

Can't wait to start the next.

The narrator does a great job, though the headspace voices doesn't match the spoken it's an easy ignore.

***Potential Spoiler below***






I loved the last fight, I feel like I'd been avenged. The decisiveness, the quickens, the fear, I loved it. Oh and the wife with the kitchen knife... priceless.

phenomenal story and great narration.

before I start the review I did get a code in exchange for this review but in no way does this sway my opinion.

the story does start off kind of slow but the details just make you feel like you're there. I feel like I got to know so many of the characters and so much about their personalities. I don't feel like we get to know much about some of those who died but it didn't hurt the story any. I really like the world in which this takes place. I feel like it's a place where the strongest truly do hold most of the cards. I am really looking forward to listening to book two. not to spoil it for anyone else but I really really love hate endings that make me want to know more right now. if you like cultivation stories that not only please your violent tendencies but your carnal tendencies. I suggest everyone read this book.

My First Audible

An honest warning, I am not trying to spoil this, however I found a few things to note.

The narrators are perfect as the technical standpoint goes. I believe about four words were not quite my opinion of the pronunciation, though considering the called for dialect this isn't a problem.

For the story, there are few fade to black moments, and when it is the author's style carries the story very well. Most intimate scenes are respectful, natural in this background and moderately passable if that is your liking with only relationships and a few plot movements being involved. For content I found it a pretty strong course, the few times interactions stumbled it felt designed for sake of a relatable cast. The balance of mortality and plot are good, more often crafted than filling.

You get a diverse cast, and while yes there are tons of heads popping up you do not lose the cast you need to know in the story. Endearingly woven together fates also, a trope yes but not a bad one. You can see a few things coming, though on a scale of a Coloring Book to a Murder Mystery for plot concealment and surprise I would say it does well on the Mystery side especially in a Fantasy setting.

Immersion and relatable win a nod, this story was exciting I found myself through the good length chapters to about chapter 17. They are short enough to enjoy progression with major ones building a bit more length so you know if you need to pause, though I am already planning for more books!

Enjoy!

Interesting cultivation series

Certainly unique amongst it's kind for a book 1. I'm hope to see how the MC moves forward while learning how to cultivate his power.

finally!

Good story line, less simp!
would like more like this.
Far better than most.

The gasping!

Everything was going great, swimmingly even. Then, I noticed the sudden intake of breath that the mic picked up. It became...taxing. Luckily I only had a couple hours left so I powered through it. Hopefully it won't be in the second one.

great listen

couldn't stop listening. great story line and good flow. loved the performance as well